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In the 1960s and 70s, a young French Canadian man navigates the complexities of growing up within a traditional family. He grapples with finding his own identity while trying to live up…

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A filmmaker revisits his childhood, recalling the origins of his love for movies. The story unfolds in a peaceful village, where he developed a close bond with the local theater's projectionist. Through…

Three teenage girls working at a pizzeria in Mystic, Connecticut, experience the challenges of adolescence during one summer. The film explores friendship, self-discovery, and growing up with humor. Balancing work and personal…

This coming-of-age story follows a young boy with a vivid imagination. He believes he was born from a Sicilian tomato after his mother accidentally fell on it. The film explores his fantastical…

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This film follows a group of teenagers as they explore New York City. They spend their time skateboarding, partying with alcohol, and sometimes smoking. Their experiences go beyond typical teenage activities, as…

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In a quiet Swedish town, the lives of teenagers Elin and Agnes become connected. Elin is beautiful and popular, but her life feels dull. Agnes, isolated and without friends, secretly loves Elin.…

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Gib and Alison, from very different backgrounds, find themselves traveling across the country together over the Christmas holidays. Gib's casual style and love of beer stand in contrast to Alison's refined life…

"The War Within: Shanghai's Unyielding Spirit" tells the story of Jamie Graham, an English teenager struggling to survive during the Japanese invasion of Shanghai. Forced into prison camps and separated from his…

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Victorian England provides the setting for a story of desire, deception, and fear. Wealthy Sir Harald Alabaster invites William Adamson, a poor biologist facing financial hardship, to his estate. William hopes to…

In a struggling part of Southern Ohio, a driven young woman sees college as her only way out. To afford it, Ruth Avery joins a risky scrap metal crew with her older…

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A college student's life takes a dangerous turn when he's drawn into a robbery. The event sets him on a road trip that profoundly alters his future.

Abigail Aberdeen, raised in a secluded, segregated Christian community, finds her world upended when she's instructed to create online videos intended for a very specific audience: God himself.

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During the summer of 1978, a pair of teenagers connect over the Buzzcocks' song "Love You More."

Set in 1980s Denmark, the film follows Jens and his brothers as they navigate life in their Risskov suburb home. Their family is dominated by Uffe, the family psychologist who acts as…

A teenage girl and her boyfriend embark on a memorable road trip along the California coast, seeking answers about love and life's purpose.

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A sudden disruption in his family leaves Oliverio wanting to isolate himself. He retreats to a poolside deckchair, determined to remain untouched by the chaos. As life unfolds around him, revealing hidden…

A strained mother-son relationship intensifies during a sweltering summer.

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The close-knit community of Ste-Adeline has always found strength in unity. Now, they face a crisis that challenges their values. At the heart of the unfolding scandal are Magalie, a teenage girl…

Two close friends go to the funeral of a classmate from Hebrew school who died by suicide, and the experience irreparably damages their friendship.

A close friendship between two teenage girls is tested when they are forced to confront the consequences of their own actions.

This modern fairy tale explores how a family is fractured by a growing distrust of society. Years later, Jill discovers what remains worthy of faith.

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Carlos, a teenager at a boarding school in Bogotá, desperately wants to be home with his family for Christmas. However, he's pressured to conform to traditional masculinity, which clashes with his true…

In his final performance, Rishi Kapoor portrays B. G. Sharma, a 58-year-old widower living in West Delhi. After losing his job at the company where he spent his career, Sharmaji grapples with…

Seventeen-year-old Sarah, struggling with typical teenage turmoil, finds an outlet in her theater group rehearsals. There, she becomes intensely focused, almost lost in the performance, and her acting spills over into her…

Carl Dixon drops out of school and joins the Army, despite his past as a Vietnam War protester. He hopes to win over the Viet Cong with love, but quickly discovers that…

Set in the late 1970s, the story follows a French teenager deeply captivated by the American movie star John Travolta, who was widely popular at the time.

Peter recounts a memorable summer spent with his Aunt and Uncle in the countryside. Invited away from his parents' constant arguments, this year was unlike any other.